12Ghosts Popup-Killer LE 7.02 is free for non-commercial use, which is a good thing because this is worth having a look at.

Feature-packed and good value, but it’s slow, has too many pop-ups and a less-than-perfect firewall.

A truly silent firewall, reduced system impact and an improved interface finally make Norton attractive.

The Sony PEG-NV70X Clie marks a welcome shift in the PDA landscape from the Pocket PC, with a few firsts up its sleeves.

A stunning piece of design to rival any Apple offering, and the price is surprisingly reasonable

Store your precious data online, safely.

WhatsUp Gold ups the ante by providing all the tools to monitor network device status and performance.

RTS gaming for grown-ups.

Excellent quality, but the high price and sheer size make it impractical for all but a few niche applications.

A competent suite delivering good value for money, but it offers only average spyware and spam protection

The Athlon XP 3200+ will probably be the last Barton-core desktop processor to come from AMD before the launch later this year of the Athlon 64, its desktop 64-bit processor.

When we think of SiS graphics, we usually think of low cost, low-end cards or integrated offerings for the entry-level 2D market, with the possibility of some rudimentary 3D capabilities thrown in.

TrueSpace has always led the pack in terms of features as far as Windows 3D animation packages under $2,000 are concerned. Recently, however, the market has become rather crowded, with a powerful upgrade to Ray Dream (reviewed issue 9, p100) and the cut-down version of LightWave 3D (Inspire 3D) both challenging it on features and price.

D-Link offers a well-built desktop NAS appliance that looks good value, but for business users it’s short of features

More approachable than ever, with excellent malware detection in an affordable package

Two Kodak cameras and each capable of rich looking 720P HD video. Whether you’re looking for a big zoom or a pocket snapper, these two models have it covered.

Expensive but extraordinary. If God watches the telly, he does it on one of these

A feast of features for those willing to pay

This high-performance RC buggy can open up a whole new world of entertainment. If you want to be part of that world, don’t hesitate

A generic, value case for of mum and dad buyers only. And even then, that’s pushing it....